- Model: Nike Tiempo Legend VII
- Player: Raphaël Varane
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2018/19 & 2018 UEFA Super Cup Final
- Size: UK9/US10
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Nike Tiempo Legend VII match worn by Raphaël Varane, one of the most accomplished defenders of his generation.
- Worn by the player during the 2018 UEFA Super Cup Final, and in the early stages of the 2018/19 La Liga and UEFA Champions League campaigns whilst representing Real Madrid CF, as well as in UEFA Nations League & International Friendly fixtures for the France national team.
- Worn extensively by the player across a total of 12 fixtures.
- This pair were the very first in which Varane wore as World Champion following his crowning at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
- A player-exclusive Tiempo Legend VII, constructed to elite professional specifications with performance enhancements not found on retail models.
- Each boot features personalisation of ‘VARANE’ and the France national flag to the heel area.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
La Liga:
- 26th August 2018 — Girona 1-4 Real Madrid, Montilivi.
- 1st September 2018 — Real Madrid 4-1 CD Leganés, Santiago Bernabéu.
- 15th September 2018 — Athletic Club 1-1 Real Madrid, San Mamés.
- 22nd September 2018 — Real Madrid 1-0 Espanyol, Santiago Bernabéu.
- 26th September 2018 — Sevilla 3-0 Real Madrid, Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
- 29th September 2018 — Real Madrid 0-0 Atlético Madrid, Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid Derby).
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6th October 2018 — Alavés 1-0 Real Madrid, Mendizorroza.
UEFA Super Cup Final:
- 15th August 2018 — Real Madrid 2-4 (AET) Atlético Madrid, A. Le Coq Arena.
UEFA Champions League:
- 19th September 2018 — Real Madrid 3-0 Roma, Santiago Bernabéu (Group G).
- 2nd October 2018 — CSKA Moscow 1-0 Real Madrid, Luzhniki Stadium (Group G).
UEFA Nations League:
- 16th October 2018 — France 2-1 Germany, Stade de France (Group 1).
International Friendly:
- 11th October 2018 — France 2-2 Iceland, Stade de France.
- Player Features & Modifications:
- Personalisation: ‘VARANE’ and the France flag printed to the outer heel area of each boot.
- Premium Leather Upper: Constructed from ultra-soft, hand-selected K-leather, offering superior touch and flexibility compared to retail-grade Tiempo models.
- Carbon Fibre Reinforcement: Embedded carbon fibre inserts integrated within the soleplate for enhanced structural rigidity and stability — a custom specification reserved for professional athletes.
- Player-Coded Internal Label: “999999999” production code confirming this pair were custom promotional issue boots made exclusively for Varane and never released for public sale.
- Made in Bosnia: Produced at Nike’s elite athlete manufacturing facility reserved for professional player issue boots.
The pair are photo-matchable to in-game imagery confirming their use during this period, representing a remarkable piece of both Real Madrid and France World Cup-winning heritage.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Elite-Level Provenance: Directly worn by a World Cup-winning defender in a European final and across Real Madrid’s competitive fixtures.
- Professional Player-Issue Construction: Featuring unique internal coding, carbon fibre reinforcement, and bespoke craftsmanship unavailable at retail.
- Historic Context: From the first season following Varane’s 2018 FIFA World Cup victory with France — symbolising the pinnacle of his international and club success.
- Highly Desirable Model: The Tiempo Legend VII represents one of Nike’s finest premium leather silos, in its most advanced professional configuration.
- Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Supplied with the official Certificate of Authenticity, confirming full provenance, legitimacy, and match use.
